However, there is also a need for more residents to come forward to volunteer whatever time they can spare to make these become a reality.

The group, which started last June, has already brought in small changes around the estate and has a number of ideas for the future.

“We’ve been doing several different things such as trying to get things repaired or getting things organised for the kids to do,” said Carol Murad, chairman of the group, adding that money has been raised, which will help them to get things done.

“The money will go directly back into the community. We need ideas from people about how they want it to be spent and we also need volunteers to carry it out.

“Even if it’s just for an hour every month or half an hour, then that’s fine.”

Ideas already generated include coffee afternoons for elderly residents and arranging for a fish-and-chip van to visit the estate. The group is also looking to make environmental improvements to the area, produce a newsletter and make better use of Ansell Hall for events.

“We really want to get the kids involved and have more space for them,” added Carol.

“It’s not a bad area. It seems most people are worried about the fear of crime more than crime itself. There’s more concern about youth nuisance than full-blown crime.”

A member of Surrey Police and a community warden are due to attend the meeting to answer questions raised by the public, and Elmbridge Housing Trust may also provide a representative.

“We hope that we can make the estate even better and make it more of a community,” she said.

“One of the main things is getting people to help even if it’s just for half an hour. We’re trying to take a fresh approach.”

The residents’ group meeting takes place at Ansell Hall, Oakbank Avenue, Fieldcommon, on February 4 at 7.30pm.

The meeting is open to all Fieldcommon residents and refreshments will be provided.